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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,466.35, 331,848.86 and 133,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,466.35, 331,848.86 and 133,044.02 is: 183,603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,466.35 : 331,848.86 = 133,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,466.35/331,848.86 = 133,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,466.35x = 331,848.86 × 133,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,466.35x = 44,150,506,366.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,506,366.82/240,466.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,603.68

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